Mother's Day Candle Creation

Join us Thursday, May 9 @ 6:30pm and make a one of a kind candle for your mom, or whoever!

The Merchant of Venice: Graphic Novel

This graphic novel version of Shakespeare's play is condensed. Bassanio is vying for the affection of Portia. In order to marry her, his friend Antonio lends him money; however when the deal goes sour, Antonio's life is in danger. Can Bassanio marry Portia, and keep his friend alive?!

The Boxer and the Spy

Terry and his best friend (and not-so-secret crush) Abby are horrified when their friend Jason is found dead on the beach in their hometown. Pronounced a suicide, the adults claim Jason's death was related to steroids; something Terry and Abby are certain the shy Jason would never touch. Taking matter into their own hands, the two fifteen year olds and some friends take on the case. Alternate chapters focus on Terry's boxing under the direction of local gym owner, George. Little does Terry know that boxing will come in handy in both the gym and in cracking the case!

Ten Cents A Dance

This book is about Ruby, a fifteen year old girl growing up in the Great Depression. Her father deceased, and her mother unable to find work due to illness, Ruby leaves school to work in a factory. At a local dance she meets badboy Paulie, who tips her off on how to make more money: dancing, one of Ruby's favorite pastimes. Except that this isn't dancing swing with her friends, but dancing with unknown men, at night. The job is not considered "respectable," so Ruby must hide her work from her mother. And, her relationship with Paulie.

The Brothers Torres

This is the tale of Frankie Towers, a teen growing up in NM. While Steve, his older brother, is popular, adored by girls, and a star soccer player, Frankie mostly works at the family restaurant and blows things up with his best friend Zach.
Things change when Frankie enters 10th grade; his brother starts hanging out with the tough crowd more, and comes home less (if at all). This leads Frankie to popularity (and a hott, awesome girlfriend). However, Mr. & Mrs. Towers keep questioning Frankie about Steve, instead of asking Steve himself.

With popularity comes haters: for Steve it is the rich kid in town, Dalton, who wants to beat him up and get the girl. How far do you go to be popular, to be in charge, to be tough?

The Day I Killed James

Theresa wants to get back at Randy, her boyfriend, for another "break" in their relationship. James, her older neighbor whose been in love with her for years, seems like a good chance-he's in the military, good looking and drives a motor cycle.
Except that Randy tries to get Theresa back at the party. And then James drive his motorcycle over a cliff.
Theresa never meant to hurt James. And now James is gone forever.

Buried

Claudine has long buried her own needs and dreams to cover for her alcoholic mother. She protects herself with careful planning and constant control. Order is her weapon. After her mother disappears-another alcoholic binge?-and 17 year old Claudine finds herself all alone, a much darker reality emerges from beneath years of angry denial and enabling behavior. And as the truth comes closer to the surface, Claudine must dig for the answers she's always worked so hard to cover up.